GRE Word List

PANACEA

a remedy for all ills or difficulties : cure-all

The meaning of the word panacea is a remedy for all ills or difficulties : cure-all.

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WordMeaning
skinflinta person who would save, gain, or extort money by any means : miser
manaclea shackle for the hand or wrist : handcuff
diversionthe act or an instance of diverting or straying from a course, activity, or use : deviation
obesehaving excessive body fat
blackballto vote against
testatora person who dies leaving a will or testament in force
visceralfelt in or as if in the internal organs of the body : deep
disembarkto remove to shore from a ship
tinta usually slight or pale coloration : hue
scintillateto emit sparks : spark